Upcoming Events

Join Alden Stoner, CEO of Nature Sacred, for an inspiring event focused on creating sacred spaces in your home and community.

Learn how to find inspiration this fall in the natural beauty of the Berkshires while exploring the historic New England village of Lenox, MA and our Bellefontaine mansion, where artists and visionaries once flourished. Discover how connecting with nature can spark creativity, reduce stress, and strengthen your community through the transformative power of urban sanctuaries.

Experience the profound impact that green spaces can have on personal and societal well-being .

In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Lenox, MA offers. Explore our sample schedule.

Alden E. Stoner is the CEO of Nature Sacred, where she leads efforts to expand over 100 community-led Sacred Places across the U.S. She also authored BenchTalk: Wisdoms Inspired in Nature and previously served on the board for 15 years, producing films about sacred places. Before joining Nature Sacred, Alden led social impact campaigns at Participant Media and worked at Quantified Ventures. She holds dual master's degrees from USC and the London School of Economics and lives in Annapolis, where she enjoys paddle-boarding and forest walks with her family.

Friday, October 1 1

8:30-9 a.m. Outdoor Wake-up, Warm Up Stretch

1-2 p.m. Afternoon Outdoor Tai Chi

2-4 p.m. Fall Foliage Kayak

Saturday, October 12

8-8:30 a.m. Outdoor Sun Salutations

2-4 p.m. Fall Foliage Kayak

5-6 p.m. Nature Sacred: Healing Through Community Led Design with Alden Stoner

Sunday, October 13

8:30 a.m.-Noon Photography Hike

11 a.m.-Noon - History of Bellefontaine Talk and Mini Tour

2-3 p.m. Nature-Inspired Wisdom: Nature Sacred and You with Alden Stoner

5-6 p.m. Creativity as Spiritual Practice

Monday, October 14

8:30-9 a.m. Outdoor Wake-up, Warm Up Stretch

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Canoe-Hike Combo

10 a.m.-Noon Lenox History Walk